Dead Trooper has completed work on third-full length album "Erector," and a teaser clip is now available online. Check out the teaser in the SoundCloud player below. The following press release was also issued about the album:

"The nine-track album, for which a label is currently being sought, will be titled 'Erector' and features a formidable array of guests from bands such as Keep of Kalessin, Morbid Angel, 1349, Pantheon I, and Trollfest – names which give a clear indication of Dead Trooper’s reputation both in the studio and as a live band.

"Artwork for 'Erector' is by the Norwegian photographer Haakon Hoseth. Dead Trooper's next live appearances will be at Betong in Oslo, Norway, on the 8th February and the Kvinesdal Metal Fest at the Harvest Bar in Knivesdal, Norway on the 16th February." More...

Dead Trooper, which revealed new bassist Andreas Stenvoll back in April, has now posted footage online of an entire set at a recent festival appearance. Check out the footage below, and the band commented:

"Here is our entire show at the INFERNO METAL FESTIVAL NORWAY Kick Off! In HD! Spread the word, like and share if you care! Thanks for filming, Paul!"

Dead Trooper has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new bassist and seeking a new guitar player:

"Two things! Please meet our new bass player, Andreas Stenvoll! Andreas plays with Norwegian stompers Blodspor and he is possibly one of the best finger-pickin' thrash masters out there!!

"But we seriously need a second guitarist as well! If you think you have what it takes send us a message right here, or to this email address: deadtrooper@live.com. Here is a cute little video message from us."

With the end of the recording sessions in sight for Dead Trooper, front man and guitarist Morten Müller revealed a little information about what to expect from the Norwegian thrashers sophomore full-length album:

“We’re recording 13 tracks, and we expect to use 9 of those on the album, but obviously we’ll make our minds up exactly how many, and which ones, once we’ve finished the whole process. We’ve taken a much more organic approach than the one we took with our first full-length album 'Cynicist,' and we’re aiming at injecting a lot more of the energy that you find in our live performances into the new one."

Formed in 2002 in Oslo by Morten Müller and Birger Larsen together with then members Are Sorknes and Andreas Paulsen, Dead Trooper has since released two EPs as well as the debut album “Cynicist” which appeared in 2009. Dead Trooper has regularly played live, bringing its brand of what the band describes as “groovy, aggressive thrash metal” not only to audiences in their native Norway but also as far afield as South America.

“There was a point,” says Müller, “when we had gone through the usual line up changes that bands go through in their attempt to find the perfect line up, when I was almost tempted to wind the whole thing up, but then in 2008 the most incredible drummer in the shape of Jon Eirik Bokn came into the band’s life. His skills are matched by his larger than life personality, and his arrival brought a whole new enthusiasm and creativity to DEAD TROOPER. He was followed into the band by 1349, DEN SAAKALDTE and PANTHEON I bass player Tor R. Stavenes, who brought his own unique take on things, and we knew at that point that we had a good mix. We are very happy to say that this enthusiasm and creativity has remained unabated since their arrival."

The video below shows Dead Trooper playing the track “Inner Riot” from the 2010 EP “Sickening” live in Oslo. More...

Norwegian extreme metallers Pantheon I have been confirmed to support Absu on the ucpoming European tour due to take place this autumn. The band’s cellist, classically trained musician Live Julianne, explained about Pantheon I’s inclusion on the tour: “We didn’t think originally that we would be able to do the tour because of other prior commitments. We had really put it completely out of our minds when the slot suddenly became available again just as we were re-scheduling a few things ourselves, so it all worked out perfectly. Playing live is something we all enjoy, and we have been looking forward to touring with the new album since we finished recording it. We’re scheduled to do a 6-date tour in Norway in September before the European tour kicks off, so right now we’re busy rehearsing and preparing. Panntheon I never do things by halves, and we’re ready to hit the road with a vengeance."

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have posted a new song, entitled "Reaping of Your Cries", on their MySpace page. The track will be premiered live during the band's appearance at the Hole In The Sky festival on August 23 in Bergen, Norway.

DEAD TROOPER recently announced the addition of drummer Marius Strand (BLACK COMEDY) to the group's ranks. Strand joined the band as the replacement for Are Sorknes, who left the group in January because he "didn't have enough time for both DEAD TROOPER and his other projects," according to a statement from the band.

DEAD TROOPER's "Spiritual Funeral" EP was recorded at Marek Poknes studios during December 2004–January 2005 and was previously described by the band as "a mix of SLAYER and old SEPULTURA, with death metal influences."

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have announced the addition of drummer Marius Strand (BLACK COMEDY) to the group's ranks. Strand joins the band as the replacement for Are Sorknes, who left the group in January because he "didn't have enough time for both DEAD TROOPER and his other projects," according to a statement from the band.

DEAD TROOPER have uploaded their video for the track "Mold of the Unspeakable" at their official web site. Check it out at this location.

DEAD TROOPER's "Spiritual Funeral" EP was recorded at Marek Poknes studios during December 2004–January 2005 and was previously described by the band as "a mix of SLAYER and old SEPULTURA, with death metal influences."